Josephine B. "Jo" Fuhrer

Josephine B. Fuhrer, 90, of Maytown, Lancaster County, formerly of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Longwood Manor.

Jo, as she was known to her friends, was born in Hawley to Max and Gertrude Beyer on May 28, 1922.

During World War II, Jo served in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant, working as an operating room registered nurse. On March 1, 1949, she married Edwin Fuhrer, who passed away in 1978. Together, they had three sons: Edwin, Mark and Timothy.

Jo and Edwin owned a farm in Stroud Township, where the quality of their eggs and produce earned them a reputation for excellence and customer service. She also served her community as a visiting nurse and was known for the friendships she cultivated with patients and friends from all walks of life.

Jo was an avid supporter and active volunteer for Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm and for the Red Cross Blood Bank. She lived at Longwood Manor in Maytown for the past 11 years and was a favorite among fellow residents and staff because of her affable personality and sense of humor.

Jo is survived by her three sons and their wives: Edwin and Yona Fuhrer, Mark Fuhrer and Elizabeth Meyer, and Tim and Paige Fuhrer; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jessi and Marc Shapiro, and their sons Benjamin and Ethan; Debbi Fuhrer; Sarah Bellman; Jane Fuhrer and her son, Holden; Luke and William Fuhrer; and family friend, Margaret Aliesch.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Longwood Manor in Maytown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.